Rance X: Showdown (ランス10) is an ero JRPG, the final title in the long-lasted Rance series of over 30 years! Developed by Alicesoft, the game was released on February 23, 2018, and is now having its official English version being localized by MangaGamer.
Follow the story of Rance, a great warrior who has taken command over the United Human Army ready to face an all-out invasion of Monsters led by Dark Lords who serve the Demon King. Gather allies willing to join your cause and build your very own army ready to take the battle to the next level!
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Rance X Gameplay
Story
Humans and monsters have shared the Continent in a delicate balance for over a thousand years, but now the peace has been broken and all that is left is chaos, bloodshed, and war.
After a powerful demon named Kayblis seized power over the Demon Realm and led a massive army to invade the Human Realm, humans suffered casualties unlike anything in the history of mankind. Despite the heavy losses, the world leaders were unable to find a way to reach an agreement on how to deal with their common enemy… that was until Rance came along.
Bluntly requesting that everyone should just work for him, for he is the one to take care of the Monster Army, the world leaders agreed, thus making Rance humanity’s supreme leader and the final hope for the survival of mankind.
Will Rance be able to defeat Kayblis and his army to save humanity, or will Kayblis be able to create a new era for the monsters free of humans. The battle between two great warriors from different realms has begun!
Party System
Your party is based on character cards that you get to collect throughout the game. With over 200 characters able to be recruited to your list of available party members, each of these characters comes from a different background along with their own strengths and skills.
Deploy up to 7 party members into battle and swap them between your available party members as you see fit.
Quest System
Quests take place on a map made up of tiny squares with icons that hold events within them, such as enemy encounters or story progression. There are branching paths where you have a choice which path to take that in return will shape the difficulty and the outcome of your journey.
During the Quest phase, you encounter different events, gather allies, battle enemies, and earn EXP.
Battle System
Rance X introduces a turn-based battle system that is played within limited rounds using action points. With each move burning a set amount of AP, it is not always guaranteed that every one of your party members will get a turn to attack. You must spare your AP wisely while finding a way to deal the most amount of damage each turn before running out of turns or getting defeated by the enemy.
There is no individuality, meaning your party, as well as the enemy team, share a single health bar amongst themselves. Swap party members in mid-battle as you please to find the most efficient way to deal with your enemies.
War Report
Rance X’s gameplay is broken into several turns, each turn representing one half of an in-game month. Before going on a new quest, you must choose which of the four countries you will send Rance and his allies to support.
By defeating the Dark Lords and Monster Generals, you reduce the enemy’s power in a specific area, thus allowing the humans to draw closer to victory. However, Rance can only assist one country at a time so it becomes crucial to know where to focus your support at a given time.
Failing to lend your hand to a country that is struggling to defeat its enemies may result in characters dying if certain tasks are not accomplished before a set number of turns, thus preventing you from using them in battle. Not only this but with more casualties, your overall performance as the supreme leader will take a hit and result in different endings for the game’s story.
Rance X Hentai
In a familiar tone, the hentai in Rane X is mostly focused on Rance and all his conquered women from previous games as well as new ones introduced in this title.
Along your journey to defeat the forces of evil, different events take place during the quest phase. Within these events, you can find H-scenes to enjoy that are tied to the story.
Rance X, just like its predecessors, is no stranger to explicit violence, blood, and even death in its erotic scenes. While these are often few and far between, they are still very much present, bringing the story to a shocking halt from its usual happy Go ‘Round atmosphere.
Do note that I am yet to play and learn more about Rance X’s adult content in order to offer a more extensive description of what it has to offer.
Rance X Showdown is an exciting game from Alicesoft worth waiting in great anticipation, seen as how the earlier titles have delivered an outstanding story with rich lore full of loveable and charming characters to fall in love with. If you are new to this series, do yourself a favor and experience one of the most beloved ero RPG series known to date in Japan.
Begin your journey today by starting from the very beginning with Rance 01 + 02, or skip ahead to Sengoku Rance and Rance Quest Magnum where the story begins to draw closer to events leading to Rance X Showdown.
For more erotic games made by Alicesoft, check out Evenicle, DoHna DoHna, and Beat Angel Escalayer.
